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3:00 am AKTApprox. 50 min.C-SPAN | Washington JournalLIVE Open PhonesTelephone lines were open for viewers to give advice on congressional Republicans strategy during ...Telephone lines were open for viewers to give advice on congressional Republicans strategy during President Obama’s second term.Seth McLaughlin was interviewed by phone about the House bill on raising the debt ceiling.The Hill's Julian Pecquet previewed Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s testimony at two congressional hearings later in the day about the September 11, 2012, attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya.

3:00 am AKTApprox. 35 min.British House of CommonsLIVE Question Time
; Prime Minister Cameron answered questions from members of his coalition and the opposition. Topics ...Prime Minister Cameron answered questions from members of his coalition and the opposition. Topics included his speech from earlier in the day in which he outlined his government’s position on Britain’s role in the European Union. He also answered questions about the G8 agenda, combating hunger, and funding for local governments.

1:08 am AKTApprox. 1 hr. 54 min.Irish DailIrish Parliament Examining Current Abortion LawThe Irish Parliament held a three-day public hearing to examine their current abortion law. ...The Irish Parliament held a three-day public hearing to examine their current abortion law. Committee members heard testimony from medical and legal experts, religious leaders and advocacy groups on recommendations for more clarity in Ireland’s abortion laws. In this panel, maternity doctors and health professionals testified on abortion law in Ireland. Doctors told committee members that “there is a degree of legal uncertainty” and recommended new laws that were “workable and practical” and protected the rights of doctors.

3:54 am AKTApprox. 31 min.C-SPAN | Washington JournalLIVE New Member of Congress, Representative Steven Horsford
; ; Representative Steven Horsford (D-NV), a freshman member of the House, talked about agenda for the ...Representative Steven Horsford (D-NV), a freshman member of the House, talked about agenda for the 113th Congress, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included his district, spending, immigration, and gun control. Nancy Calo read news headlines from C-SPAN Radio at the end of the program.

3:36 am AKTApprox. 1 hr. 24 min.Brookings Institution | Global Economy and Development ProgramGreek Economic Challenges
; ; Alexis Tsipras, leader of the SYRIZA, the primary opposition party in Greece’s Hellenic ...Alexis Tsipras, leader of the SYRIZA, the primary opposition party in Greece’s Hellenic Parliament, talked about his country’s economy and economic challenges. Greece had been in an economic crisis since 2009 and dependent on international monetary loans to rescue its economy. He criticized the austerity measures set by the European Union and added that the European Union needed radical changes and "a rational reconsideration of review and strategy". Other topics included Greece’s foreign policy and relationships with other countries, including the U.S. and Israel. After opening remarks, he was interviewed by Mr. Antholis and Mr. Lombardi. He also responded to questions from members of the audience. Mr. Tsipras spoke in Greek, with simultaneous translation.

3:06 am AKTApprox. 39 min.State CapitolArizona State of the State AddressArizona Governor Jan Brewer (R) gave her annual state of the state address to a joint session of ...Arizona Governor Jan Brewer (R) gave her annual state of the state address to a joint session of the legislature in the House chamber.*She said that while the state opted out of setting up health exchanges under the federal health care law it could not opt out of the Medicaid expansion. To protect Arizona taxpayers, Governor Brewer proposed a “circuit breaker” or automatic rollback of enrollment if federal reimbursement rates decreased. She also called for the legislature to approve emergency funding to hire additional child protective services case workers and to simplify the sales tax code.Courtesy of Cox Media.

4:26 am AKTApprox. 34 min.C-SPAN | Washington JournalLIVE Representative Lee Terry on the Keystone XL Pipeline
; Representative Lee Terry (R-NE) talked about the governor of Nebraska’s approval of the ...Representative Lee Terry (R-NE) talked about the governor of Nebraska’s approval of the reroute of the Keystone XL Pipeline, which avoids the environmentally-sensitive area of the Sand Hills region. He also discussed the role of TransCanada, impact on local economy, feelings of local residents, and hurdles to final permit approval. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.

5:02 am AKTApprox. 27 min.State CapitolWashington Gubernatorial InaugurationGovernor Jay Inslee gave his inaugural address the governor of the state of Washington to a joint ...Governor Jay Inslee gave his inaugural address the governor of the state of Washington to a joint session of the legislature in the State House. Topics included the nearly $1 billion state deficit,climate change, gun control, and transportation. Courtesy of TVW.

3:48 am AKTApprox. 38 min.State CapitolVermont State of the State AddressGovernor Peter Shumlin gave his annual state of the state address to a joint session of the ...Governor Peter Shumlin gave his annual state of the state address to a joint session of the legislature in the Statehouse in Montpelier. He focused on education reform, jobs training and the economy.

5:01 am AKTApprox. 5 hr. 44 min.U.S. House of RepresentativesLIVE House SessionThe U.S. House of Representatives convened for a legislative session. The chair announced that the ...The U.S. House of Representatives convened for a legislative session. The chair announced that the whole number of the House was 432. A bill was passed to defer the debt ceiling until May 19, 2013, while providing that salaries of legislatures would be put in escrow if a budget was not passed in their chamber by April 15, 2013.

5:30 am AKTApprox. 9 hr. 10 min.U.S. SenateLIVE Senate SessionThe Senate re-convened from recess to continue as if the first legislative day of the session. The Senate re-convened from recess to continue as if the first legislative day of the session.

4:27 am AKTApprox. 24 min.Transportation Research BoardTransportation InfrastructureTransportation Secretary Ray LaHood and John Horsley spoke at the Transportation Research ...Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and John Horsley spoke at the Transportation Research Board’s annual meeting. They urged Congress to provide some certainty to the transportation industry by producing a five to six year authorization bill. Several award recipients also spoke at the Chairman’s Luncheon, held at the Omni Shorham Hotel.

10:48 am AKTApprox. 10 min.U.S. CapitolSyria and the Middle EastA bipartisan group of Senators who traveled to Egypt, Afghanistan, Jordan and Israel the previous ...A bipartisan group of Senators who traveled to Egypt, Afghanistan, Jordan and Israel the previous week spoke to reporters about their trip. They called for more humanitarian aid to Syria. Senator McCain and others urged for a shift in aid to the region, to provide aid directly to the Syrian opposition.

2:43 pm AKTApprox. 17 min.U.S. Capitol | Senate Radio and Television GallerySenate Democratic Leaders on Debt CeilingSenate Democratic leaders spoke to reporters about the House vote on its bill to suspend the debt ...Senate Democratic leaders spoke to reporters about the House vote on its bill to suspend the debt ceiling. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) commended Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) for his leadership and for defusing a fight over linking the debt ceiling to debt and deficit reduction talks.

4:52 am AKTApprox. 5 min.C-SPAN | Washington JournalPreview of Secretary of State Clinton's Testimony
; Julian Pecquet previewed Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s testimony at two congressional ...Julian Pecquet previewed Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s testimony at two congressional hearings later in the day about the September 11, 2012, attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya.

11:11 am AKTApprox. 1 hr. 53 min.House Foreign Affairs CommitteeLIVE House Hearing on Benghazi Consulate AttackSecretary of State Hillary Clinton testified on the September 11, 2012, attack on the U.S. ...Secretary of State Hillary Clinton testified on the September 11, 2012, attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya. The secretary faced questions about why there were not more security assets on the ground prior to the attack and why the Obama administration initially attributed the violence to an anti-Muslim video produced in the U.S.Part 2 is continued in program identification number 310545-101.

3:03 pm AKTApprox. 38 min.Department of DefenseU.S. Operations in AfghanistanArmy Lieutenant General James Terry briefed reporters on the latest updates on Afghan Security ...Army Lieutenant General James Terry briefed reporters on the latest updates on Afghan Security Force operations. He said there was progress in the training of the Afghan forces, but challenges remained with to insider threats and roadside bombs from insurgents.

5:02 am AKTApprox. 2 hr. 32 min.Senate Foreign Relations CommitteeLIVE Senate Hearing on Benghazi Consulate AttackSecretary of State Hillary Clinton testified on the September 11, 2012, attack on the U.S. ...Secretary of State Hillary Clinton testified on the September 11, 2012, attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya. During her testimony, she choked up as she spoke of comforting the victims' families and grew angry at accusations that the Obama administration misled the country over whether the Benghazi incident stemmed from a protest. She also depicted the incident as part of a long history of such violence, and the result of regional instability since the “Arab Spring” revolutions that began in 2011.

1:04 pm AKTApprox. 20 min.C-SPANLIVE Open Phones on Benghazi Consulate Attack HearingTelephone lines were open for comments on Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s testimony ...Telephone lines were open for comments on Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s testimony before the House Foreign Relations Committee about the attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya.

3:42 pm AKTApprox. 20 min.U.S. Conference of MayorsGun Violence Prevention and Transportation SecurityAttorney General Eric Holder, Transportation Security Administrator John Pistole, and Mayor Mike ...Attorney General Eric Holder, Transportation Security Administrator John Pistole, and Mayor Mike McGinn addressed the U.S. Conference of Mayors meeting. John Pistole talked about balancing access and security in airports. He noted overly stringent security could work against the goals of business and tourism. Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn gave an update on domestic human trafficking.Mr. Holder talked about President Obama’s gun control proposals to curb gun violence in reaction to the December 2012 elementary school shooting in Connecticut. He emphasized the need for a balance between protecting the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding gun owners and giving the Justice Department and police departments around the country the tools to prevent criminals and the mentally ill from acquiring weapons.

7:35 am AKTApprox. 16 min.C-SPANLIVE Open Phones on Benghazi Consulate Attack HearingTelephone lines were open for comments on Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s testimony ...Telephone lines were open for comments on Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s testimony before the Senator Foreign Relations Committee about the attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya.

1:24 pm AKTApprox. 5 min.U.S. CapitolHouse Debt Ceiling VoteHouse Republican leaders spoke to reporters about House passage of the “No Budget, No ...House Republican leaders spoke to reporters about House passage of the “No Budget, No Pay” bill to raise the debt ceiling through May 18.

4:04 pm AKTApprox. 2 hr. 55 min.House Armed Services CommitteeSexual Misconduct Allegations at Lackland Air Force BaseWitnesses testified on allegations of sexual misconduct by basic training instructors at Lackland ...Witnesses testified on allegations of sexual misconduct by basic training instructors at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. General Mark Welsh, Air Force chief of staff, said the service was committed to getting rid of sexual misconduct within its ranks and the problem had become a “cancer” for the Air Force. General Edward Rice provided an update on the investigation. The second panel included first-hand accounts of being sexually assaulted from retired Air Force Chief Master Sergeant Cindy McNally and former Air Force Technical Sergeant Jennifer Norris. David Lisak spoke about his work as a forensic consultant on rape cases in the military.

7:52 am AKTApprox. 49 min.Senate Foreign Relations CommitteeSenate Hearing on Benghazi Consulate AttackSecretary of State Hillary Clinton testified on the September 11, 2012, attack on the U.S. ...Secretary of State Hillary Clinton testified on the September 11, 2012, attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya. During her testimony, she choked up as she spoke of comforting the victims' families and grew angry at accusations that the Obama administration misled the country over whether the Benghazi incident stemmed from a protest. She also depicted the incident as part of a long history of such violence, and the result of regional instability since the “Arab Spring” revolutions that began in 2011.

7:03 pm AKTApprox. 46 min.Ten Downing StreetBritain's Role in the European UnionPrime Minister David Cameron spoke about Britain’s relationship with the European Union ...Prime Minister David Cameron spoke about Britain’s relationship with the European Union (EU). He pledged to have a referendum on membership if his Conservative Party was elected to power in the next term. He added that “it was time for the British people to have their say” on Europe. He outlined a framework for a new relationship with Europe, which included more flexibility, democratic accountability and “giving power back to member states.”

8:43 am AKTApprox. 17 min.U.S. Capitol | Senate Radio and Television GallerySenate Democratic Leaders on Debt CeilingSenate Democratic leaders spoke to reporters about the House vote on its bill to suspend the debt ...Senate Democratic leaders spoke to reporters about the House vote on its bill to suspend the debt ceiling. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) commended Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) for his leadership and for defusing a fight over linking the debt ceiling to debt and deficit reduction talks.

1:58 pm AKTApprox. 52 min.White HouseWhite House Daily BriefingJay Carney briefed reporters and answered questions. He said the nomination of General John Allen ...Jay Carney briefed reporters and answered questions. He said the nomination of General John Allen to NATO commander “will proceed.” General Allen’s nomination was put on hold while the Pentagon investigated emails that linked to the resignation of CIA director General David Petraeus. Other topics at today’s briefing included Secretary Clinton testifying on the Benghazi consulate attack and U.S. foreign policy.

7:49 pm AKTApprox. 34 min.British House of CommonsQuestion Time
; Prime Minister Cameron answered questions from members of his coalition and the opposition. Topics ...Prime Minister Cameron answered questions from members of his coalition and the opposition. Topics included his speech from earlier in the day in which he outlined his government’s position on Britain’s role in the European Union. He also answered questions about the G8 agenda, combating hunger, and funding for local governments.

9:02 am AKTApprox. 5 min.C-SPAN | Washington JournalHouse Debt Ceiling Bill
; Seth McLaughlin was interviewed by phone about the House bill on raising the debt ceiling. Seth McLaughlin was interviewed by phone about the House bill on raising the debt ceiling.

2:51 pm AKTApprox. 1 hr. 8 min.U.S. House of RepresentativesDebt Limit Suspension General DebateMembers of the House of Representatives debated the “No Budget. No Pay.” bill that ...Members of the House of Representatives debated the “No Budget. No Pay.” bill that would defer the debt ceiling until May 19, 2013, while providing that salaries of legislatures would be put in escrow if a budget was not passed in their chamber by April 15, 2013.

8:26 pm AKTApprox. 42 min.U.S. SenateSenators McConnell and Alexander on President Obamaâ€™s Inauguration SpeechSenate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell reacted to the President’s inauguration speech. He ...Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell reacted to the President’s inauguration speech. He spoke from the Senate floor and was joined by Tennessee Republican Lamar Alexander

9:07 am AKTApprox. 33 min.C-SPAN | Washington JournalRepresentative Lee Terry on the Keystone XL Pipeline
; Representative Lee Terry (R-NE) talked about the governor of Nebraska’s approval of the ...Representative Lee Terry (R-NE) talked about the governor of Nebraska’s approval of the reroute of the Keystone XL Pipeline, which avoids the environmentally-sensitive area of the Sand Hills region. He also discussed the role of TransCanada, impact on local economy, feelings of local residents, and hurdles to final permit approval. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.

4:00 pm AKTApprox. 2 hr. 33 min.Senate Foreign Relations CommitteeSenate Hearing on Benghazi Consulate AttackSecretary of State Hillary Clinton testified on the September 11, 2012, attack on the U.S. ...Secretary of State Hillary Clinton testified on the September 11, 2012, attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya. During her testimony, she choked up as she spoke of comforting the victims' families and grew angry at accusations that the Obama administration misled the country over whether the Benghazi incident stemmed from a protest. She also depicted the incident as part of a long history of such violence, and the result of regional instability since the “Arab Spring” revolutions that began in 2011.

11:11 pm AKTApprox. 55 min.House Armed Services CommitteeSexual Misconduct Allegations at Lackland Air Force BaseWitnesses testified on allegations of sexual misconduct by basic training instructors at Lackland ...Witnesses testified on allegations of sexual misconduct by basic training instructors at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. General Mark Welsh, Air Force chief of staff, said the service was committed to getting rid of sexual misconduct within its ranks and the problem had become a “cancer” for the Air Force. General Edward Rice provided an update on the investigation. The second panel included first-hand accounts of being sexually assaulted from retired Air Force Chief Master Sergeant Cindy McNally and former Air Force Technical Sergeant Jennifer Norris. David Lisak spoke about his work as a forensic consultant on rape cases in the military.

9:43 am AKTApprox. 5 min.House Armed Services CommitteeSexual Misconduct Allegations at Lackland Air Force BaseWitnesses testified on allegations of sexual misconduct by basic training instructors at Lackland ...Witnesses testified on allegations of sexual misconduct by basic training instructors at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. General Mark Welsh, Air Force chief of staff, said the service was committed to getting rid of sexual misconduct within its ranks and the problem had become a “cancer” for the Air Force. General Edward Rice provided an update on the investigation. The second panel included first-hand accounts of being sexually assaulted from retired Air Force Chief Master Sergeant Cindy McNally and former Air Force Technical Sergeant Jennifer Norris. David Lisak spoke about his work as a forensic consultant on rape cases in the military.

6:33 pm AKTApprox. 2 hr. 35 min.House Foreign Affairs CommitteeHouse Hearing on Benghazi Consulate AttackSecretary of State Hillary Clinton testified on the September 11, 2012, attack on the U.S. ...Secretary of State Hillary Clinton testified on the September 11, 2012, attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya. The secretary faced questions about why there were not more security assets on the ground prior to the attack and why the Obama administration initially attributed the violence to an anti-Muslim video produced in the U.S.Part 2 is continued in program identification number 310545-101.

12:09 am AKTApprox. 45 min.Ten Downing StreetBritain's Role in the European UnionPrime Minister David Cameron spoke about Britain’s relationship with the European Union ...Prime Minister David Cameron spoke about Britain’s relationship with the European Union (EU). He pledged to have a referendum on membership if his Conservative Party was elected to power in the next term. He added that “it was time for the British people to have their say” on Europe. He outlined a framework for a new relationship with Europe, which included more flexibility, democratic accountability and “giving power back to member states.”

9:49 am AKTApprox. 10 min.Senate Foreign Relations CommitteeSenate Hearing on Benghazi Consulate AttackSecretary of State Hillary Clinton testified on the September 11, 2012, attack on the U.S. ...Secretary of State Hillary Clinton testified on the September 11, 2012, attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya. During her testimony, she choked up as she spoke of comforting the victims' families and grew angry at accusations that the Obama administration misled the country over whether the Benghazi incident stemmed from a protest. She also depicted the incident as part of a long history of such violence, and the result of regional instability since the “Arab Spring” revolutions that began in 2011.

9:11 pm AKTApprox. 35 min.U.S. House of RepresentativesDebt Limit Suspension General DebateMembers of the House of Representatives debated the “No Budget. No Pay.” bill that ...Members of the House of Representatives debated the “No Budget. No Pay.” bill that would defer the debt ceiling until May 19, 2013, while providing that salaries of legislatures would be put in escrow if a budget was not passed in their chamber by April 15, 2013.

12:58 am AKTApprox. 1 hr. 23 min.Brookings Institution | Global Economy and Development ProgramGreek Economic Challenges
; ; Alexis Tsipras, leader of the SYRIZA, the primary opposition party in Greece’s Hellenic ...Alexis Tsipras, leader of the SYRIZA, the primary opposition party in Greece’s Hellenic Parliament, talked about his country’s economy and economic challenges. Greece had been in an economic crisis since 2009 and dependent on international monetary loans to rescue its economy. He criticized the austerity measures set by the European Union and added that the European Union needed radical changes and "a rational reconsideration of review and strategy". Other topics included Greece’s foreign policy and relationships with other countries, including the U.S. and Israel. After opening remarks, he was interviewed by Mr. Antholis and Mr. Lombardi. He also responded to questions from members of the audience. Mr. Tsipras spoke in Greek, with simultaneous translation.

10:00 am AKTApprox. 1 hr. 10 min.House Foreign Affairs CommitteeLIVE House Hearing on Benghazi Consulate AttackSecretary of State Hillary Clinton testified on the September 11, 2012, attack on the U.S. ...Secretary of State Hillary Clinton testified on the September 11, 2012, attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya. The secretary faced questions about why there were not more security assets on the ground prior to the attack and why the Obama administration initially attributed the violence to an anti-Muslim video produced in the U.S.Part 2 is continued in program identification number 310545-101.

9:49 pm AKTApprox. 2 hr. 33 min.Senate Foreign Relations CommitteeSenate Hearing on Benghazi Consulate AttackSecretary of State Hillary Clinton testified on the September 11, 2012, attack on the U.S. ...Secretary of State Hillary Clinton testified on the September 11, 2012, attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya. During her testimony, she choked up as she spoke of comforting the victims' families and grew angry at accusations that the Obama administration misled the country over whether the Benghazi incident stemmed from a protest. She also depicted the incident as part of a long history of such violence, and the result of regional instability since the “Arab Spring” revolutions that began in 2011.

11:14 am AKTApprox. 1 hr. 24 min.Brookings Institution | Global Economy and Development ProgramGreek Economic Challenges
; ; Alexis Tsipras, leader of the SYRIZA, the primary opposition party in Greece’s Hellenic ...Alexis Tsipras, leader of the SYRIZA, the primary opposition party in Greece’s Hellenic Parliament, talked about his country’s economy and economic challenges. Greece had been in an economic crisis since 2009 and dependent on international monetary loans to rescue its economy. He criticized the austerity measures set by the European Union and added that the European Union needed radical changes and "a rational reconsideration of review and strategy". Other topics included Greece’s foreign policy and relationships with other countries, including the U.S. and Israel. After opening remarks, he was interviewed by Mr. Antholis and Mr. Lombardi. He also responded to questions from members of the audience. Mr. Tsipras spoke in Greek, with simultaneous translation.

12:23 am AKTApprox. 2 hr. 35 min.House Foreign Affairs CommitteeHouse Hearing on Benghazi Consulate AttackSecretary of State Hillary Clinton testified on the September 11, 2012, attack on the U.S. ...Secretary of State Hillary Clinton testified on the September 11, 2012, attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya. The secretary faced questions about why there were not more security assets on the ground prior to the attack and why the Obama administration initially attributed the violence to an anti-Muslim video produced in the U.S.Part 2 is continued in program identification number 310545-101.

2:55 am AKTApprox. 1 hr. 36 min.Democratic National CommitteeDemocratic National Committee Winter MeetingDemocratic National Committee Chair Representative Debbie Wasserman-Schultz (D-FL) and other party ...Democratic National Committee Chair Representative Debbie Wasserman-Schultz (D-FL) and other party leaders spoke at the committee’s winter meeting on their agenda and challenges for the 113th Congress.

12:42 pm AKTApprox. 1 hr. 20 min.NDN,New Politics InstituteU.S.-Mexico Border RegionMayors discussed immigration, trade, and safety issues on and near the U.S.-Mexican border. They ...Mayors discussed immigration, trade, and safety issues on and near the U.S.-Mexican border. They focused in particular on increasing trade with Mexico, the future of the Mexican economy, and the need for comprehensive immigration reform. Alan Bersin talked about the changing relationship between the U.S. and Mexico, noting that Mexico had the 13th largest economy in the world and within a generation would have an economy larger than Germany.

2:06 pm AKTApprox. 5 min.House Armed Services CommitteeSexual Misconduct Allegations at Lackland Air Force BaseWitnesses testified on allegations of sexual misconduct by basic training instructors at Lackland ...Witnesses testified on allegations of sexual misconduct by basic training instructors at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. General Mark Welsh, Air Force chief of staff, said the service was committed to getting rid of sexual misconduct within its ranks and the problem had become a “cancer” for the Air Force. General Edward Rice provided an update on the investigation. The second panel included first-hand accounts of being sexually assaulted from retired Air Force Chief Master Sergeant Cindy McNally and former Air Force Technical Sergeant Jennifer Norris. David Lisak spoke about his work as a forensic consultant on rape cases in the military.

2:13 pm AKTApprox. 1 hr. 46 min.Democratic National CommitteeDemocratic National Committee Winter MeetingDemocratic National Committee Chair Representative Debbie Wasserman-Schultz (D-FL) and other party ...Democratic National Committee Chair Representative Debbie Wasserman-Schultz (D-FL) and other party leaders spoke at the committee’s winter meeting on their agenda and challenges for the 113th Congress.

4:30 pm AKTApprox. 1 hr. 42 min.United States Leadership ForumHurricane Sandy Recovery and ReconstructionState and local officials affected by Hurricane Sandy took part in a forum on the next steps in ...State and local officials affected by Hurricane Sandy took part in a forum on the next steps in the recovery effort. They were joined by representatives of relief organizations in gaving an assessment of current recovery situation. Mayor Ed Johnson said the main issue is housing for both renters and homeowners. Panelists from private industry discussed how their businesses are part of the recovery and relief efforts. Topics included the need for careful planning and the decision process for the allocation of relief funds. The U.S. Leadership Forum hosted this discussion in Washington, D.C.

6:13 pm AKTApprox. 1 hr. 9 min.United States Leadership ForumHurricane Sandy Disaster Relief and RecoverySpeakers talked about their respective organizations and how they took part in the Hurricane Sandy ...Speakers talked about their respective organizations and how they took part in the Hurricane Sandy recovery and relief efforts, illustrated with PowerPoint and pictures from before and after the hurricane. House Appropriations Subcommittee Staff Director Keiffer talked about the Stafford Act and why it was no longer a viable option for disaster funding The United States Leadership Forum hosted this discussion in Washington, D.C.

7:24 pm AKTApprox. 1 hr. 55 min.House Democratic Gun Violence Prevention Task ForceCongressional Gun Violence Task Force MeetingWitnesses testified on comprehensive steps that Congress could take to reduce gun violence while ...Witnesses testified on comprehensive steps that Congress could take to reduce gun violence while respecting Second Amendment rights. A House Democratic task force on reducing gun violence held a meeting Wednesday. Improving background checks for gun buyers and providing mental health counseling to students were a large part of the discussion. This was the second meeting held by the task force.

9:51 pm AKTApprox. 1 hr. 43 min.United States Leadership ForumHurricane Sandy Recovery and ReconstructionState and local officials affected by Hurricane Sandy took part in a forum on the next steps in ...State and local officials affected by Hurricane Sandy took part in a forum on the next steps in the recovery effort. They were joined by representatives of relief organizations in gaving an assessment of current recovery situation. Mayor Ed Johnson said the main issue is housing for both renters and homeowners. Panelists from private industry discussed how their businesses are part of the recovery and relief efforts. Topics included the need for careful planning and the decision process for the allocation of relief funds. The U.S. Leadership Forum hosted this discussion in Washington, D.C.

11:33 pm AKTApprox. 1 hr. 10 min.United States Leadership ForumHurricane Sandy Disaster Relief and RecoverySpeakers talked about their respective organizations and how they took part in the Hurricane Sandy ...Speakers talked about their respective organizations and how they took part in the Hurricane Sandy recovery and relief efforts, illustrated with PowerPoint and pictures from before and after the hurricane. House Appropriations Subcommittee Staff Director Keiffer talked about the Stafford Act and why it was no longer a viable option for disaster funding The United States Leadership Forum hosted this discussion in Washington, D.C.

12:45 am AKTApprox. 1 hr. 55 min.House Democratic Gun Violence Prevention Task ForceCongressional Gun Violence Task Force MeetingWitnesses testified on comprehensive steps that Congress could take to reduce gun violence while ...Witnesses testified on comprehensive steps that Congress could take to reduce gun violence while respecting Second Amendment rights. A House Democratic task force on reducing gun violence held a meeting Wednesday. Improving background checks for gun buyers and providing mental health counseling to students were a large part of the discussion. This was the second meeting held by the task force.

2:43 am AKTApprox. 2 hr.House Armed Services CommitteeSexual Misconduct Allegations at Lackland Air Force BaseWitnesses testified on allegations of sexual misconduct by basic training instructors at Lackland ...Witnesses testified on allegations of sexual misconduct by basic training instructors at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. General Mark Welsh, Air Force chief of staff, said the service was committed to getting rid of sexual misconduct within its ranks and the problem had become a “cancer” for the Air Force. General Edward Rice provided an update on the investigation. The second panel included first-hand accounts of being sexually assaulted from retired Air Force Chief Master Sergeant Cindy McNally and former Air Force Technical Sergeant Jennifer Norris. David Lisak spoke about his work as a forensic consultant on rape cases in the military.